This Aalu Methi recipe has a lot of flavor and bitterness of methi (fenugreek) leaves combined with the earthy flavor and taste of potatoes.
Watch this Masala TV video to learn how to make Aalu Methi,Saag Kofta and Yogurt Salad. This show of Evening With Shireen with Chef Shireen Anwar aired on 5 September 2019.
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Aalu Methi:
Ingredients:
Oil 4 tbsp
Cumin seeds 1 tsp
Dried red chilies 3
Chopped green chilies 2
Potatoes (peeled & cubed) 2
Chopped fenugreek leaves 1 bunch
Turmeric 1 tsp
Chili powder ½ tsp
Salt to taste
METHOD:
Heat oil in a pan then add cumin seeds and dried red chilies. Now add potatoes and let it cook until it gets tender. Then add fenugreek leaves, chili powder, salt, green chilies, turmeric and cook on high heat so that all water gets dried then serve.
Saag Kofta
Ingredients for kofta:
Roasted chickpeas 2tbsp
All spice powder 1 tsp
Onion (chopped) 2
Coriander (chopped) 1 bunch
Garlic ½ tsp
Bread 2 slices
Green Chilies (chopped) 3
Beef mince 500gm
Salt to taste
For Gravy:
Spinach (chopped & blanched) 1 kg
Fenugreek leaves (chopped) 1 bunch
Turmeric 1tsp
Onions 2
All spice powder 1tsp
Oil ½ cup
Dill (chopped) 1 bunch
Red chilies 1tbsp
Ginger garlic paste 1tbsp
Butter 1tbsp
Salt to taste
Green Chilies 4
Tomatoes 4
Cumin seeds 1tsp
Method:
Mix all ingredients of koftay then make balls and fry them in oil. Heat oil add onion and cook till it gets golden. Then add cumin seeds, ginger garlic, salt, red chilies, turmeric, tomatoes and cook well. Now add spinach, fenugreek leaves, dill and cook on high heat. When oil comes up then add koftay, all spice powder, green chilies and let it simmer. Serve with butter on top.
Yogurt Salad:
Ingredients:
Yogurt 1 cup
Grated cucumber 1 cup
Garlic (minced) 1 clove
Mint leaves 4 springs
Salt 1 tsp
Golden raisins 1 tbsp
Grounded black pepper to taste
Method:
Whisk the yogurt until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients plus a little freshly ground black pepper.Stir, chill, and serve.
